17 APR 2024 · In this episode, FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman interviews Biomechanical Engineer Alexandra Maddox of CED Technologies about the practical uses of Artificial Intelligence in Litigation. The most visual of our podcast series to date, Ms. Maddox shows how AI can be an effective tool for enhancing video such as surveillance, a staple of personal injury litigation. She will also demonstrate how to make documentation clearer through the proper use of AI. While this is newer technology, and there is understandable fear of AI being abused, Ms. Maddox shows us how beneficial it can be to the presentation of evidence, and how it can actually be a valuable cost saver for tasks in a way that was unthinkable just a few years ago.  *** NOTE, there was a technical problem during the recording of the opening and the visual starts around https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a90OPg9hXkI&t=104s of the video. For more information about Alexandra Maddox and CED Technologies, please visit www.cedtechnologies.com . In additional to prior podcast guest Professor Jon Garon of Nova Southeastern University, Ms. Maddox will be a participant in an AI Panel at the annual FLABOTA Convention CLE this year held at the Boca Raton Marriott on July 26, 2024 that you will not want to miss. This podcast was produced on April 11, 2024, by Jeff Adelman (jeff@lawbni.com) and Mitch Chester (mchester@mitchellchester.com) for the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Video production performed by proud FLABOTA sponsor Trilogy Trial Consultants www.trilogytrial.com . For more information about the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates, go to www.flabota.org .

11 FEB 2024 · State Representative Michael Beltran (R-District 70) discusses his proposed legislation, House Bill 617, which would provide law clerks for Circuit Court Judges. This episode explores the reasons which prompted the bill, including: - How this idea will help replicate, for Civil and Criminal Division Judges, some of the advantages enjoyed by Federal Judges in terms of staffing resources; - Addressing the lack of important opportunities which are needed for judicial efficiency when reading briefs, doing research, helping to draft written Orders and in reviewing motions with supporting documents prior to hearings; and - Suggesting how Law Clerks can help Civil Divisions have hearings to achieve faster adjudications by increasing Judicial “bandwidth.” Rep. Beltran also discusses Legislative funding for the Judicial Branch of government in Florida, in a State where the budget is between $115 billion to $120 billion, but only a small percentage of those funds are devoted to the Courts. The Florida Senate Related Bill is SB 1204. The full House Bill text can be seen at https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=79188. The Bill was introduced on November 21, 2023, and if enacted, would go into effect July 1, 2024. The podcast was recorded on February 6, 2024. Hosted by Jeffrey Adelman and produced by Mitch Chester. Sponsored by Trilogy Trial Consultants. https://trilogytrial.com/

14 DEC 2023 · Season 1, Episode 9: Professor Jon M. Garon on Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on the Practice of Law Jon M. Garon is Director of the Intellectual Property, Cybersecurity and Technology Law Program and a Professor of Law at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law. He is a nationally recognized authority on technology law and intellectual property, particularly copyright law, entertainment, and information privacy. A Minnesota native, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1985 and his juris doctor degree from Columbia University School of Law in 1988. On December 8, 2023, Professor Garon was interviewed by FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman. The discussion includes: - What Artificial Intelligence (AI) encompasses - Use of AI in the practice of law, including the extraction of data in discovery - Legal issues when using AI software and services - Why you need AI in your practice today and in the future - Generative vs. Extractive AI, predictability, and accuracy issues - Implications of AI in relation to evidence codes in dealing with “deep fakes” and “synthetic media,” and identifying truth from fiction - Ethical implications of using AI - Expert witnesses in the AI detection field - Cybersecurity issues and AI - Steps to take to protect lawyers and clients - Privacy and confidentiality concerns when using generative AI - AI and copyright issues, including the Fair Use Doctrine - For more information about Professor Garon, including his published works, please visit https://www.law.nova.edu/faculty/administration/garon-jon.html This podcast was produced on December 8, 2023, by Jeff Adelman (https://lawbni.com) and Mitch Chester (https://mitchellchester.com) for the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Video production performed by Trilogy Trial Consultants http://www.trilogytrial.com . For more information about the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates, go to http://www.flabota.org . To watch the video for this interview, go to https://youtu.be/0u4pQS7HiXw

24 SEP 2023 · In a groundbreaking and proactive initiative, Florida Bar President Scott Westheimer explains innovative free Trust Accounting Management software which is now available to Florida lawyers. One of the four top ethical violations reported to the Florida Bar includes Trust Account issues. According to President Westheimer, approximately one non-sufficient fund violation involving trust accounts is reported to the Bar each day. In the past four to five months, the Bar has been working in close cooperation with banks on this "stand alone software" offered by Nota, a third-party vendor. That company has worked with Florida Bar Auditors and Staff Attorneys to beta test this vital member benefit. The software was rolled out in September 2023. With one-on-one onboarding, the software is easy to use, according to President Westheimer. Lawyers can integrate their trust account data to the software. This project is an ingenious attempt to help attorneys, who are fiduciaries, act in compliance with trust account rules and procedures. Significantly, Florida is the first state in the nation to offer this product to lawyers. For more information and how to obtain the program, go to https://www.trustnota.com/TheFloridaBar. This podcast was produced on September 24, 2023, by Jeff Adelman and Mitch Chester for the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Music is courtesy Pixabay.com, and Evgeny Bardyuzha.

26 AUG 2023 · In this important and timely episode, Chief Judge Jack Tuter and Trial Court Administrator Joseph D'Amico are interviewed by FLABOTA President Jeff Adelman about the expansion of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit's email and text emergency alert system. With hurricanes, severe weather and wildfires threatening the nation with Court closures and interruptions, Court systems across the nation can follow the example of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit by expanding access to lawyers, litigants, and the general public for immediate notification about Courthouse emergencies. This episode explores the history of the Circuit's internal emergency alert system, and how, working with the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, the system was expanded earlier in 2023 for use by the general public. When closures or other emergency events affect the Courthouses in Broward County, this system is often faster than waiting for reports from the news media. Expansion of the existing ReadyOp System for wider distribution was extremely easy and cost effective. The service has been used to report Courthouse safety alerts, closures, electrical interruptions, floor closures and flooding. Other Circuits can add this expanded service to their communities. To sign up for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit's email and text alert system, please go to https://www.17th.flcourts.org/. This podcast was produced on August 25th, 2023 by Jeff Adelman and Mitch Chester for the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Music is courtesy Pixabay.com, and Evgeny Bardyuzha.

9 AUG 2023 · In this August 4, 2023 interview Host Jeff Adelman, Esq., speaks with universally respected Southern District of Florida Federal District Court Judge Raag Singhal on a wide variety of topics, including: - His background as a criminal defense lawyer and what it is like to try 204 jury trials; - The differences between serving as a State Circuit Court Judge and then being elevated to the Federal Bench in the Southern District of Florida in 2019. - What Judge Singhal learned in the 22 years prior to becoming a state Court Judge about judicial styles. - The interesting dimensions of serving in the Circuit Civil Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit as compared to serving in the Criminal Division. - The need to train younger lawyers about the art of trying jury trials. - What Federal Court practitioners can do to make Judges’ jobs easier. - The Judge’s amazing personal fitness goals and the need to achieve a healthy work/life balance. Produced by Mitchell A. Chester, Esq. for the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Chapter. Music courtesy Pixabay.com/Music and Evgeny Bardyuzha.

5 JUN 2023 · Host Jeff Adelman, Esq., interviews past Florida Bar President Miles McGrane III, Esq. about his accomplished legal career. In this interview, Mr. McGrane discusses his experience in leadership positions for the Bar, how the Kent State tragedy impacted his career goals, his meeting with former Florida Governor Leroy Collins, the importance of the Junior College System in Florida, what qualities he would look for when hiring lawyers, the importance of mentors, his views of Professionalism, how the legal profession has changed over the years, his work with the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, and his experience in getting cases to jury trials. He also discusses important thoughts about the Jury System and how the American Board of Trial Advocates has become a part of his life. Music courtesy Pixabay.com/Music and Evgeny Bardyuzha. Produced by Mitchell A. Chester, Esq. for ABOTA Fort Lauderdale.

16 APR 2023 · If you are concerned about how the Courts will manage the huge influx of lawsuits filed before March 24, 2023 this podcast of the Judicial Forum which took place on Monday, April 10 provides valuable insight as to how the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida is approaching the challenge. Presentations were made by Chief Judge Jack Tuter, Circuit Civil Administrative Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips, Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock and Judge Robert W. Lee, Administrative Judge of the Broward County Court. This event is important listening for Trial Court practitioners. Introduction by Jeffrey Adelman, Esq. Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq. Audio Courtesy Judicial Information Systems of the 17th Judicial Circuit Music courtesy Pixabay.com/Music and Evgeny Bardyuzha.

14 MAR 2023 · In this wide-ranging and compelling interview, Judge Keathan B. Frink, who is in the Circuit Civil Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County, Florida, speaks with host Jeff Adelman about: - How the Courts have adapted to technology since March of 2020; - A key strategy for pre-hearing communications between Counsel to resolve issues and overcoming delays in setting hearings; - Developing relationships with opposing Counsel; - The return of in-person hearings and the benefits derived from physically being in Court; - Civility and professionalism in virtual sessions; and - Pre-qualification of potential jurors by Zoom. Judge Frink also talks about how he achieves a work-life balance and his perspectives for young lawyers to consider as their careers develop. Host: Jeff Adelman, Esq. Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq. Music courtesy Pixabay and Evgeny Bardyuzha, from Kazakhstan. Episode release date: 3.14.23

21 FEB 2023 · Lisa Baligian, Esq., the recipient of the ABOTA Fort Lauderdale Trial Lawyer of the Year for 2022, is Jeff Adelman's guest in this episode. The energetic and fresh approach taken by this innovative and highly respected civil trial advocate is invigorating and motivating, especially Lisa's approach to a healthy work-life balance. In this brief episode, lawyers seeking a healthy path through the complexities and demands of civil litigation can learn from Lisa. She is a true mentor, and a wonderful credit to the profession. Host: Jeff Adelman, Esq. Produced by Mitchell Chester, Esq. Music courtesy Pixabay and Evgeny Bardyuzha, from Kazakhstan. Episode release date: 2.20.23.